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Synopsis
Editorial Reviews Review "Jeffrey Ford does his best work in the seams between genres, where the crumbs of weird fiction, science fiction, horror, and fantasy grow together into bizarre, curiously literary things. From government bioweapons and mutant creatures to grief and human divinity, the stories in Pandemonium Waltz pull so many vivid threads into its wondrous, deeply human quilt. Ford is one of our very best short story writers, and this collection proves it again." - Michael Wehunt, author of The October Film Haunt "Surreal. Irreal. Too real. Consistently surprising. Ford sticks the landing on the most outlandish stories so perfectly, I want to scream." Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Breath Warmth & Dream "While reading Pandemonium Waltz, I pictured myself sitting on Jeff's porch, glass of wine in hand, and he's telling the folksy stories he tells, about family and neighbours, all the funny things he's observed in a lifetime of awareness. Then it shifts, and his voice is still kind, folksy, but he's telling me the worst nightmares imaginable, stuff that enters the subconscious and will not leave. Jeff is a master at ripping at the comfortable flesh, exposing the rotting meat underneath, and making you believe it's all real." - Kaaron Warren, author of The Underhistory "Jeffrey Ford is a legendary figure; easily one of the greatest living American writers. If you'd like evidence of that, read Pandemonium Waltz." - Laird Barron, author of Not a Speck of Light "Jeff Ford's work will always give you gifts you didn't know you needed. Picking up a new book by Ford, you must leave behind all expectations except one: that you're about to read something amazing." Michael Cisco, author of the novel Black Braine and Pests.
Pandemonium Waltz: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary horror collection features disturbing imagery, psychological terror, body horror, and nightmarish scenarios that blur the boundaries between reality and nightmare. The content is intensely unsettling and meant for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who appreciate literary horror and surreal, boundary-pushing fiction will find deeply unsettling and masterfully crafted stories.